Skinny Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

All the flavors of your favorite salad in an appetizer! Skinny Hot Caprese Dip is lighter thanks to a secret ingredient, greek yogurt, gooey mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil!

Today is one of those days that I am having trouble putting my thoughts into words. One of those days that I feel like I have 792084 tabs open on my computer.

My thoughts ping ponging around and never landing on one thought long enough to finish it.

And having this Skinny Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip staring at me is just another tab open.

Let’s say life has been overwhelming lately. I was hoping as the weeks went on in June, that things would slow down a bit. I would catch a breather but it seems that each week is speeding up, each week with more force. While I am one of those people that has to be on the go all the time, I have a tendency to burn the candle at both ends. Resulting in me crashing and burning.

I have this idea of where I would like to be with my blog. Who doesn’t have an ideal position for their company? But it seems as I create these ‘ideas’ I create more stress in my life. As if one step below that idea isn’t sufficient enough. When in reality, I am doing pretty darn good if you ask me.

Last time we had a little heart to heart, I voiced that I wanted to step away from the blog more to spend time with my family, friends, relaxing, creating more zen in my life. And thankfully I have. I am very grateful that I live very close to my family and spend quality time with them. It’s those moments that I look back on and bring a smile to my face. But once I am back in work mode, my overwhelming to-do list adds stress back onto me that I just released from giving myself some space. That is not the zen I was thinking of.

And not to mention the whole pregnancy thing. I am very in tune with my body and the constant changes, hormones going crazy and body aches are starting to get to me. Who wouldn’t they effect at some time? I am having a hard time dealing with my changing body and sadly, it messes with my state of mind. Upon getting pregnant, I was relieved! It actually felt like a huge weight off our shoulders as with a hormone imbalance already diagnosed, the doctors told me it could take me quite some time to get pregnant. So with that information, we didn’t mind starting early and luckily, we didn’t have issues. Something to be very thankful for and we for sure are!

The whole starting a family is scary. The thoughts of being a good parent, providing for you child, the list goes on and on, start to trail through my head. And not to mention, this blog. I already feel like somedays, I am just trying to survive, let alone throwing a baby into the mix. I am sure I will take some time off to cherish those first moments with our baby, but the idea of running a blog and running our household and still providing for our household seems daunting. And speaking with other blogging moms, its no rose garden. Hello added stress.

For someone that likes order and see’s things as black and white, my thoughts and emotions are all over the place. Ideally, I would love to be one of those people that doesn’t stress but unfortunately that is one trait I inherited. I love making sure everything will get done and everyone is happy. When viewed in that light, it doesn’t seem that bad. But the stress I add to my life is unnecessary.

Over the years, I have learned little tricks to deal in moments like this, and one is expressing your thoughts. I have a tendency to keep emotions bottled up. But having a community, people I can turn to, is reassuring. A community that builds you up, rather than adding stress to your life or making your worries seem belittled with their stresses.

This past week in yoga was all about community. Creating that sense of belonging in a world of differences. Everyone presents a different trait and those traits is what makes us all beautiful. Flaws and all. I have my own flaws. Quite a few but each day I am trying to overlook those and see the positive traits I hold.

At the end of our yoga class, she left us with a bit of motivation and I immediately became obsessed with it.

This instantly makes me want to be a better person each day. I believe so much of my stress comes from comparing myself to what I think I should be, look like and what milestone’s I should have accomplished by now. Rather I need to compare myself to the person I am yesterday! I hope this this is the silver lining in your day!

Caprese is back but in a different form! Cheese loaded and perfect dippage. Not to mention, I lightened up this dip up so you can have a few more bites without the guilt!

The secret ingredient? Cauliflower!

I swear this veggie is the trick of all trades. From just plain roasting to rice to now a silky dip! And its super simple. Just steam the cauliflower, puree in a blender then mix with greek yogurt, gooey mozzarella and few cherry tomatoes and you are all ready to go. After a quick trip in the oven, a skillet full of melted cheese is ready to be devoured!

Now I can say having a dip like this will take some of the worries away!

Boil the cauliflower florets in a large pot of salted boiling water until just fork tender, about 3-5 minutes; drain and transfer to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the garlic powder and puree. Add to a large bowl.

Stir in the greek yogurt, cheese and most of cherry tomatoes, reserving some to sprinkle on top. Mix well.

Transfer to a baking dish, at least a 9x9. Sprinkle with remaining cherry tomatoes.

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First! I love what you did with this dip and the cauliflower! But second? I'm so glad you have yoga and a chance to just chill. Babies and blogs and trying to keep the house clean but still be a savvy businesswoman -- it can all totally get to be too much. Don't hesitate for one second to take a step back -- readers are awesome that way. They will miss you but they will still be here for you whenever you can show up.

What a relatable post. I definitely add stress to my life when I think about my never-ending to do list and when I start comparing myself/my blog to others. Rather, I should be comparing myself to where I was yesterday, a month ago and even a year ago. Love this aaaand love this dip of course :)

I'm not going to lie to you, parenting is hard. There is always something to worry about here or there. But it is so fun and rewarding, you sort of let the worries go a bit. I know that's easier said than done, but you'll get into a groove soon enough! Hopefully, you find some serious relaxing time before baby gets here! You deserve it!
Also, making this dip for some pool time this weekend. It looks amazing!

Oh man, I SO FEEL YOU! I recently decided to needed to take more time from the blog, because I was majorly overworked and exhausted. It's hard when you CAN work all the time, since you work from home.
On a lighter note (literally) this skinny cheesy dip with CAULIFLOWER? I NEED IT. Pinned!

My advice for your whirlwind of life balance right now...try to live in the moment and don't ever think it. Definitely make sure you enjoy those first precious months with your little one and the balance will come. In other news, this dip...OMG.

If anyone can handle running a blog and being a mom Meg it's you! I have so much respect for the women and men out there that do both. This dip looks so good! I'm all about caprese flavors in the summer and cheese all year round!

I hear you on SO many levels...trying to do it all, the blog comparison game, and motherhood, it's all a LOT to handle, and we can be so hard on ourselves. Let me tell you: you have something (someone) seriously amazing to look forward to. I had a baby when I was trying to 'do it all', and nothing slows you down and puts your priorities into perspective quite like having a baby...ah and now I have baby fever again...ha ha :) The dip looks amazing, too, I love all things caprese :) :)

The most rewarding this in life is being a mom and being able to to be a blogger who stays at home is an even bigger blessing! You get to do something you love while staying home with your precious child! Its not crazy eays you just have to figure out what works for you and do it. You'll rock it girl! This dip sounds dynamite by the way!

Oh my gosh we sound the same! I am always wishing my blog was more than it is, I too keep emotions bottled up and I like to have all my ducks in a row! So stressful sometimes! As with parenting it isn't the easiest but it sure is rewarding! Just seeing all of those firsts they do and knowing you are helping them become who they are is wonderful! Cherish those first few months because they go by so quick! Now this caprese dip is awesome and I love how you used cauliflower!!

I would have never guessed it was cauliflower in there! I was a blogger from 2006-2009 and then took a long break when I had three kids in 2 years. I just started up again a few months ago and my twins who are 4 are so into it, one of them even browses pinterest with me LOL!

I know how you feel friend! Blogging is so overwhelming and it doesn't help that in order to grow you have to keep improving. It is so hard to take a break sometimes. But I am glad you are doing it!
I loveeeee this dip! I use cauliflower to lighten up artichoke dip and I inhale that! Can't wait to try this caprese dip! Skinny is the way to go ;-)

That caprese dip looks too good to be true! It sure doesn't look too skinny to me (but with cheese dip like that who cares right?)
I love your blog and would like to invite you to become a Chiocry recipe partner, are you interested?

Meg I love that your sharing yourself on this blog! It's nice to know that your human and not superwoman. Starting a family is crazy and scary, but my mother in law always told me that god wouldn't give you a child if you weren't ready. And he always provides for them. I truly believe this because when we had my son 12 years ago, I was only 21. Not really child ready, but everything turned out ok and beside giving me teenage attitude he is the sweetest boy ever!
This dip is made out of cauliflower. Get.Out! How delicious and healthy! You ROCK! Enjoy your weekend with the family sweetie! <3 And be stress free!! Pinned!

We start going to Doctors this year to work on the whole "having a baby" issue but lord, it scares me. I worry about everything, including but not limited to the blog, kids, family, being able to "bring in the bacon" Love this dip!

It is definitely the hardest thing I have ever done, but definitely the most rewarding! You will do great and the blog will still be there! The moments with those little ones are quick so I am learning to savor those moments and get to the blog when I can!
Thanks Angie!

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